Collecting, compiling, analysing and disseminating data related to the public health implications of alcohol, drugs and addictive behaviours in order to track progress in achieving national, regional and global targets set by national governments and international monitoring frameworks from WHO and the UN system.
Coordinating with other programs in WHO Headquarters, regional and country offices, UN entities, other intergovernmental organizations, academic institutions and engaging, as appropriate, with other data providers to generate, collate and triangulate available data through transparent processes;
Maintenance, updating and further development of the WHO Global Information System on Alcohol and Health (GISAH) as well as regular reporting on alcohol, health and progress towards achieving relevant global targets.
Maintenance, updating and further development of the WHO Global Information System on Prevention and Treatment Resources for Substance Use Disorders and regular reporting on progress towards achieving relevant global targets, including SDG health target 3.5 (in collaboration with UNODC).
Development and dissemination of technical tools for monitoring and surveillance activities related to alcohol, drugs and addictive behaviours, as well as provision of technical guidance and support for the development of regional and national monitoring systems aligned with global monitoring frameworks.